Hearing this, Wang Mang finally couldn't sit still.
Not only him, the other ministers also looked at Gu Fengming in shock.
Gu Fengming had actually deployed everything before Wang Mang. The Brocade Guard had surrounded He Shen's residence. What did this mean? Weren't the Brocade Guard supposed to protect the Imperial Capital?
"Your Highness, the responsibility of the Embroidered Uniform Guards is to protect the Imperial City. The matter of arresting people and handling cases should be handed over to the Supreme Court.”
Wang Mang said to Gu Fengming with an unsightly expression. His expression was unusually cold.
"Prime Minister, are you blaming me for overstepping my authority?”
Gu Fengming didn't give Wang Mang a good look. Facing the domineering Wang Mang, Gu Fengming looked at him and said.
As their eyes met, Wang Mang suddenly had a feeling that he couldn't control Gu Fengming.
"This kid is getting more and more outrageous. He's much harder to deal with than Gu Longming.”
Wang Mang couldn't help but think.
Gu Longming was the kind of person who was easier to talk to, and he often tried to balance the power between the various imperial court followers. However, Gu Fengming clearly didn't follow Gu Longming's style. Although he was only nine years old, the deterrence that Gu Fengming displayed far surpassed Gu Longming's. Wang Mang couldn't help but feel uneasy.
"I wouldn't dare. Your Highness is the regent, how could you say that you're overstepping your authority?”
The two of them stared at each other for a while before Wang Mang took the lead to retract his gaze. In this matter, Wang Mang knew that Sima Yi and An Lushan would not stand on his side. They were eager for him to have a conflict with Gu Fengming.
"Hmph, since I am the Regent, then from today onwards, I will announce that the Embroidered Uniform Guards will not only be the Imperial Guards guarding the palace.”
"From today onwards, the Embroidered Uniform Guards will have the Zhenfu Department under their control. The Yamen of the Zhenfu Department specially ordered him to be in charge of criminal prisons, giving him the power to patrol and arrest, and to supervise all officials.”
"The Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Court do not control the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Justice.”
As soon as these words came out, the whole court was shocked.
Everyone's expression changed in an instant. They looked at Gu Fengming with their mouths agape. They thought to themselves, Is Gu Fengming crazy?
Being in charge of the prison, patrolling and arresting, supervising the officials, and not being restrained by the Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Court, didn't this mean that the Embroidered Uniform Guards could arrest anyone they wanted? In an instant, the officials were in an uproar.
"I object!"
Sima Yi could no longer sit still. It was one thing for Gu Fengming to deal with Wang Mang, but he actually wanted to further expand the Embroidered Uniform Guards 'power. This was clearly a fight for power with them. Sima Yi had already given up his power as the Imperial Guards, so he could not let Gu Fengming do as he pleased.
"I don't agree either!"
An Lushan was not stupid. If the Brocade Guard really had this power, would they be able to do things with peace of mind in the future?
"Your Highness, this is nonsense!"
Wang Mang's face was as dark as water as he looked at Gu Fengming with a fierce glint in his eyes.
Almost none of the people present could tolerate Gu Fengming expanding the Embroidered Uniform Guards 'power like this.
"Hmph, this king has no intention of asking for your opinion. This king is telling you the result. If all of you are law-abiding, you naturally don't have to fear the Brocade Guard. Your reaction makes me curious. What are you afraid of?”
Gu Fengming did not want to back down. He would definitely support the Embroidered Uniform Guards.
"Your Highness, I'm afraid it's not appropriate for you to do this. If you do this, the officials will be afraid of doing things and will not be able to serve the court wholeheartedly.”
Wang Mang said to Gu Fengming.
"Oh, who doesn't want to serve the Imperial Court wholeheartedly? You can stand up and this king will allow you to retire and return to your hometown.”
Gu Fengming said with a smile.
His words made everyone's expressions turn even darker. They looked at each other.
"Alright, this king has made up his mind. This king doesn't want to hear any opinions, so this matter has been decided.”
Gu Fengming couldn't be bothered to talk nonsense with them and said immediately. If they had the ability, then they should rebel together. Gu Fengming did not believe that the few of them could join forces to deal with him. Each of them had their own way of doing things. This was what Gu Longming had done in the past few years since he ascended the throne. This made these few forces not submit to each other and not listen to each other. Even if there was a problem, they would not be able to get a piece.
"Shen Lian, go to Heshen's residence immediately and search his property.”
Gu Fengming looked at Shen Lian and said.
"Yes, sir!"
" Your Highness, Your Highness is wronged, Your Highness…"
He Shen was anxious and shouted loudly. If this was a raid, He Shen would be finished.
"Prime Minister, Prime Minister…"
He Shen looked at Wang Mang and said.
However, Wang Mang's face was gloomy and his expression was cold. His eyes were filled with killing intent as he looked at Gu Fengming.
"Men, take He Shen away and lock him up.”
Gu Fengming waved his hand and He Shen was dragged down.
"Dear ministers, Heshen has been captured, so the position of Minister of Revenue has been vacated.”
Gu Fengming looked at the officials again. When he heard the words 'Minister of Revenue,' everyone's ears immediately perked up.
"Your Highness, I recommend the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Yan Song, to replace He Shen as the Minister of Revenue.”
Without waiting for Gu Fengming to say anything, Sima Yi was the first to jump out and recommend his own person, Yan Song, to take the position.
"Sigh, Great General, you are wrong. The position of Minister of State is vacant, and the position of Assistant Minister should start from the Left Assistant Minister. How can we let the right assistant minister Yan Song ascend the throne? I think we should let the left assistant minister Cai Jing fill the position.”
"Hmph, what left and right? The left and right assistant ministers are of equal rank, so why should the left assistant minister go first? Your Highness, Yan Song is an honest person. He has been the assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue for many years, so he definitely won't be like He Shen, who did those perverted things.”
"Your Highness, although Yan Song has been in the Ministry of Revenue for many years, his ability is insufficient. Moreover, he is already old.”
Sima Yi and An Lushan were engaged in a war of words. Neither of them wanted to give up the lucrative position of the Minister of Revenue, and the two of them immediately quarreled.
"Prime Minister Wang, what do you think?"
Gu Fengming asked Wang Mang.
Although Wang Mang was angry with Gu Fengming, the matter of the Ministry of Revenue was also urgent. Seeing that Gu Fengming had asked him, Wang Mang spoke.
"This official believes that the matter of He Shen's corruption, the left and right assistant ministers Cai Jing and Yan Song might also be involved. After all, they are both in the Ministry of Revenue, how could this official not know that the senior officer took bribes?”
"Although there is no direct evidence, I believe that Cai Jing and Yan Song should not have been promoted because of this matter.”
"Therefore, this subject's opinion is to choose other ministers to fill the vacancy, and not to choose another person from the Ministry of Revenue.”
"You…"
Hearing Wang Mang's words, Sima Yi and An Lushan were so angry that their noses were crooked. It was obvious that he didn't want to let them take advantage of him!
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