The next morning.
The empress went to court.
Seeing that the Minister of Works didn't attend the court, and seeing that dog also didn't attend the court, he was instantly filled with anger.
He even dared to disobey the imperial edict?
However, she still did not make things difficult for the higher-ups.
If these officials, especially the historian, knew that he had issued an imperial edict to force an injured official to attend court, wouldn't he be inviting trouble?
It was a secret decree.
Early in the morning, the emperor was able to eat and drink without any taste.
The empress wanted to see that dog in pain, but she didn't see it.
He was getting angrier and angrier, but he had already thought it through.
After the court session, immediately send troops to capture him and let him know the effect of disobeying the imperial edict.
Soon, the morning court session ended.
Just like in the morning court, there was nothing he could do. If he could push it, he would push it. If he could ignore it, he would ignore it. If he really wanted to manage it, he would let Wei Ge and Wang Shoufu decide. His attendant would record it.
However, after returning to his residence.
Zi 'er was here.
"Yesterday, I issued an edict to let the scholar come to the morning court today. Why didn't he come?”the empress said coldly.
"Your Majesty, not long after the scholar left your palace yesterday, he went to the Ministry of Works with injuries.”Zi-er said.
"Why are you going to the Ministry of Works?" The empress frowned.
"It is said that he is studying the matters of the Ministry of Works. This subordinate has been watching him for the entire afternoon. The scholar was indeed studying the matters of the Ministry of Works and the seeds. He only went to sleep when the rooster crowed today. When this subordinate came back to report, he had already gotten up and was running around in the rice fields.”Zi-er, who had always sounded emotionless, had a slight fluctuation in her tone.
"Doesn't his body hurt?" His Majesty said in disbelief.
"Your Majesty, it must be painful, but Miss Zuo Qingshang gave him a good medicine for the wound.”
"Zuo Qingshang, humph! It was not possible to recover in a short period of time after applying the Golden Wound Medicine. Why was he running around? You didn't die from the pain?" the empress said.
"Your Majesty, this subordinate has offended you by guessing!" Zi-er knelt down on one knee.
"Speak!" the empress said.
" The scholar must have been provoked by the suffering of the people during his trip to the northwest. You don't support the Ministry of Works, so you went to do it yourself out of anger…"
" This…" The empress was speechless.
……
Not only was she speechless, Wei Ge was also speechless after hearing the news.
"The bath attendant said that he didn't attend the morning court because he didn't respect the imperial edict and went to the Ministry of Works!”This was a message from his trusted subordinate of Six Fan School.
"How can this scholar do anything?”The empress had passed down a secret edict. The others might not know, but he knew and knew the contents.
At that time, Zi-er didn't spread it too secretly. As long as one had the heart, they would know.
"If you're angry, then so be it.”Wei Ge didn't know what to say. He said that he was smart, smart, and able to shock the world in one day and shake the court in the next. He said that he was stupid, but he was able to come up with such a world-shaking plan to directly change the situation of the Great Luo. Even he couldn't help but admire him.
He was not stupid, but he could do such a stupid thing. He was so angry that he went to the Ministry of Works to do it himself. But would it be useful if he went there himself?
He was so exhausted and forgot to eat and sleep.
What was the use?
The Ministry of Works and the agricultural reform were not something that could be done overnight. They required a large amount of money and resources. How could they be changed overnight by one person?
"Presumably, it's to anger His Majesty. He didn't obey His Majesty's imperial edict and was completely disappointed in His Majesty. He's a straightforward and good official.”Wei Ge smiled.
In the two years that he had been in the court, the scholar had always kept a low profile. Until the natural disaster in the northwest, he could no longer tolerate it. He risked his life and directly scolded the Emperor in court. After that, he no longer suppressed his heart. If he did not like the Emperor, he could scold him directly.
"This is a good thing. His Majesty has his own plans, but in today's world, he can't wait for her for too long. With him around, if he curses more, His Majesty will eventually take it seriously.”Wei Ge smiled and muttered to himself.
……
The morning court session for the next half a month.
The discussion was nothing more than those long-standing problems that could not be solved.
During this period of time, a major event happened, causing all the big shots in the court who knew the inside story to be unable to sit still.
The empress secretly sent another five million taels of silver to refine pills.
The Minister of Revenue couldn't cover it up no matter how hard he tried, and the history department almost found out the inside story.
The national treasury was still able to support it, but the private treasury was circulating funds. If it continued to be used like this, it would be dangerous.
Once the private treasury collapsed, the fate of the country would probably be halved, and the people would completely lose their hearts.。
Therefore, the ministers 'expressions changed.
Even Wei Ge and Chief Wang couldn't sit still.
The imperial court issued a stern warning.
"Your Majesty, the private treasury is of great importance. It concerns the fate of the country.”Chief Wang knelt on the ground and said bitterly. When he heard the news, he was so angry that he blew his beard and glared. However, in the end, he could only kneel down in the palace to remove his position and force him to beg.
The empress didn't dare to let her step down from the position of chief assistant. Otherwise, the imperial spell would lose its effect and no one would be able to check Wei Ge. When that time came, the imperial court would be dominated and the country might not be stable.
This was a threat.
"Chief Wang, I know what to do." the empress said.
You don't have a number, my ass.
The chief assistant roared in his heart. But he still stood up.”
"Your Majesty, I impeach the Minister of Revenue, Qin Que, for causing the national treasury to be robbed time and time again.”Wei Ge, who was dressed in green, said expressionlessly,"I have sent the Six Fan School to temporarily take over the management of the national treasury. I guarantee that not a fly will fly in and not a single silver will be lost.”
" Ah, this, how can this be…" The empress was shocked. Didn't this mean that she could no longer withdraw silver from the national treasury?
However, after she finished speaking, she saw Wei Ge staring at her with a subtle gaze. Then, she saw the civil and military officials in the court looking down at her, and then she saw Chief Wang's expression that said, if you don't give the order, you won't be the chief. She could only say,"My meaning is that the Six Fan School and the Ministry of Revenue each have their own responsibilities. Since the Ministry of Revenue is not doing well in guarding the Wei Pavilion, Chief Wang will accept the edict.”
"This subject receives the decree." Wei Ge's green robe fluttered.
"The Minister of Revenue has neglected his duty and caused the national treasury to be empty. I order the two of you to investigate the reason. Before this, the Six Fan School and the chief assistant will jointly guard the national treasury. In addition, Minister Qin will be fined a year's salary.”
"Your Majesty, this subject has received the decree." Minister Qin's expression was as if he had eaten a fly. You were the one who took it. I spent so much effort to help you cover it up and not let those historians know. In the end, you turned around and punished me for a year? Burn the bridge after crossing it?
However, after taking a glance at the empress, Minister Qin didn't dare to say a word. So be it. You're the emperor, and I'm a subject.
Do whatever you want.
"Your Majesty, this subject feels that you have punished him too lightly. This subject believes that he should be removed from his position as Minister for committing such a grave mistake.”He stared at the minister and bit him.
Minister Qin's expression changed.
The group of historians nodded in agreement, feeling that the previous punishment was indeed too light.
A group of officials who specialized in finding trouble with officials jumped out. Their duty was to participate in the official assessment. Anyway, there was an assessment, so the more they participated, the better. If they did not participate, they would be held accountable. Once they were targeted, they would participate. At this moment, they were all biting Minister Qin.
"Your Majesty, I was wronged. The silver really flew away by itself. Officials are never greedy. Your Majesty, please investigate.”Minister Qin was afraid that he would lose his position. His Majesty might do something like that.
"Alright." "There's no need to discuss this matter. We'll talk about it after the results of the investigation by the Duke of Wei and the Supreme Court are out."”
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Minister Qin said.
This matter was temporarily put aside.
Wei Ge said," Your Majesty, it is a fact that the silver was lost. If it is lost again, I'm afraid it will be a huge mistake and cause turmoil in the country."”
This was a warning.
Hearing this, the empress said worriedly,"What if I lose it again? Do you have any other ways to cure the root of the problem?"
Wei Ge was furious when he heard that. He thought to himself, Do you really want to touch the treasury again in a short period of time? Don't even think about it.
"Your Majesty, it's not that there's no way to get to the root of the problem. It's just that the country is rich and the people are stable, the weather is good, the tax revenue is increasing, and the national treasury is abundant. There's no need to worry about this. However, in recent years, the tax revenue has hit a new low. The military has been in turmoil, and the salaries of the various ministries and the repairs of the various regions require silver. There's no way to do it in the short term.”
Wei Ge continued," The trip to the private treasury was all a scheme created by Mu Shi. If I want to repeat it again, there is not so much money in the world to raise. However, please rest assured, Your Majesty. There will be no more accidents in the treasury."”
"Duke Wei, I have a method." the empress said faintly.
"Please speak, Your Majesty." Wei Ge's eyes lit up.
Chief Wang's eyes also lit up. The two high officials were moved. The empress was finally going to be responsible and was willing to use her brain for national affairs instead of focusing on cultivation.
"Wei Gong, since the scholar is a real talent, why don't you ask him if he has a way?”
"Your Majesty, I don't think he has a solution.”Wei Ge had experienced it for himself. That fellow even dared to scold the Emperor. In addition, he and Chief Wang had received his warning. It was fine if they did not guard it well, but if he found out that the Empress had touched another five million taels of silver in the national treasury in front of the two high-ranking officials, Chief Wang and himself?
He could probably point at his nose and scold Chief Wang.
He didn't want to provoke this.
Moreover, he also felt that Mu Yu really had no other choice.
"I think there might be. Chief Wang can go and ask and think about it.”the empress said.
"Your Majesty, the old problem of my legs has relapsed these days. It is already extremely difficult for me to walk to court every day.”Chief Assistant Wang was thinking the same thing as Wei Ge. He was an old man and didn't want to be scolded by the young people.
The empress's face darkened.
Did she really have to ask him personally?
When she thought of that fellow's furious face when he found out that she had taken another five million taels, she was terrified.
Now, she was a little afraid.
That traitor was not afraid of death, so he could not provoke him.
The empress stared at Minister Qin.
Old Qin's heart trembled at that moment, and then his face darkened. In the end, he thought that if he did not agree, he might not be able to keep his black gauze hat. He took the initiative to step forward and said,"Your Majesty, this subject is willing to share your worries, discuss and find a way.”
"My beloved minister is deeply in my heart. I will do as my beloved minister says and hope that my beloved minister will not disappoint me.”
Minister Qin didn't say anything. He went to pass the message and received a reply.
Tell her to scram, get as far away as she can. She's not worthy of being the emperor.
He didn't dare to tell the empress about this, but Minister Qin still came back and told her.
The empress's pretty face darkened upon hearing this.
Then, he fined Minister Qin three months 'salary.
Minister Qin was speechless.
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