After reading all the memorials, Huang Jing scratched his head and thought of a topic.
"Henan is suffering from a drought, and the victims have lost their homes. How should the Imperial Court compensate them?”
In this era, disaster victims were the most terrifying. If they were not careful, it could turn into an uprising. Therefore, the cabinet members paid more attention to them.
The six of them discussed for a long time and finally came to the conclusion that the disaster victims definitely needed to be compensated. They would allocate food and money, but how much they would allocate became a problem.
The six of them continued to argue, but no one asked Wei Zhongxian for his opinion.
Even if Wei Zhongxian had power now and could sit on equal footing with them, in the minds of the cabinet elders, Wei Zhongxian was just a damn eunuch born in the marketplace.
To their surprise, Wei Zhongxian slammed the table and said,"
"You still have to argue for so long over some small matters. Big Ming has so many things to do.”
Wei Zhongxian's tone was very unfriendly, and someone immediately became angry.
"This doesn't seem to be under the supervision of the Minister of Rites, Eunuch Wei. When has there ever been a small matter regarding disaster victims?”
"Send out a capable imperial envoy, and he will be able to reach Henan in two days. How much is allocated and how much is given, won't the imperial envoy be able to decide?”
"You put it nicely, but what if this minister doesn't do his job well?”Someone immediately retorted.
Although they were unwilling to admit it, most of the officials were indeed thinking about how to make money. On such an important matter, even if they wanted to make money, they did not dare to go too far. If they provoked a civil revolt, it would be over.
"The East Chamber will send someone!" Wei Zhongxian revealed his true purpose.
The elders fell silent. They were naturally happy to be able to throw such a hot potato to Wei Zhongxian. However, if word got out, they would lose face.
But in the end, they all agreed.
Ding…congratulations, master, on expanding the power of the East Chamber. Reward: General Wang Cheng.
According to the system, Wang Cheng was still struggling in the quagmire of the eastern camp, but Wei Zhongxian didn't care.
With his current status, wouldn't it be easy for him to promote someone? Wei Zhongxian planned to let Wang Cheng go to Henan as well.
After the discussion, Wei Zhongxian was about to leave when Huang Jing stopped him.
"Eunuch Wei, please wait…"
"Lord Huang, what's the matter?"
"Eunuch Wei, may I have the honor of meeting you?" Huang Jing asked with a smile.”
After pondering for a moment, Wei Zhongxian agreed.
Although Huang Jing was incompetent, he was still a thief even though he was old. It was better not to make enemies with such an old thief for the time being.
Huang Jing led the way while Wei Zhongxian followed behind.
When they arrived, Wei Zhongxian realized that the old man had brought him to a brothel.
He didn't know that his body had been fully replenished. Was he humiliating him?
Regardless of whether he had this intention or not, Wei Zhongxian still had his attitude.
"Lord Huang, what do you mean?”
Huang Jing looked at Wei Zhongxian's ashen face and then at the most luxurious Lingyun Pavilion in the capital. He immediately understood.
His reaction was also very fast. He slapped his old face fiercely and said,"Eunuch Wei, this Huang has not thought things through. Let's change to another shop.”
"No need." Wei Zhongxian waved his hand and walked inside. With this, no matter what Huang Jing said later, he would have the upper hand. He would have a reason to flip the table and leave at any time.
Huang Jing was also very regretful at this moment. What was this called!
Huang Jing had already told them that after the two of them sat down, the people who appeared in front of them in the huge brothel were actually all men.
After eating and drinking to his heart's content, Huang Jing clapped his hands and a person walked in from outside the door.
" This is my student," Huang Jing said." He's currently the Minister of Revenue. He wanted to ask Eunuch Wei for a small favor, so he asked me to be the middleman. I hope Eunuch Wei can forgive him."”
"No worries." "With Grand Secretary Huang here, I'll definitely help you if I can." Wei Zhongxian looked at the Minister of Revenue.”
The Minister of Revenue took out an exquisite small box and placed it on the table.
"Eunuch Wei, this is a small token of my appreciation. You will definitely be able to help. Right now, the Ministry of Revenue is busy, and there is a lot of money that can't wait for the court meeting to start. I hope Eunuch Wei can make an exception.”
Wei Zhongxian opened the box and took a look. There were at least 200,000 silver notes inside. It seemed that the Minister of Revenue was really greedy!
He still knew about the tricks of the Ministry of Revenue. They wanted to get the money out of him without going through the court, so they gave him this little. Dream on.
"Bring me the account book." Wei Zhongxian said with a smile.
The exquisite wooden box filled with 200,000 silver notes looked so pleasing to the eye. Since ancient times, this money…was really a good thing.
Seeing Wei Zhongxian like this, the Minister of Revenue stole a glance at his teacher, Huang Jing. Huang Jing blinked. As a student, he naturally understood.
He placed the accounts of the Ministry of Revenue into the exquisite wooden box containing the 200,000 silver notes. He raised his hands and respectfully welcomed Wei Zhongxian.
"Eunuch Wei, please take a look!"
The Minister of Revenue's fawning voice made Wei Zhongxian raise his eyebrows.
A mere 200,000 silver bills wanted him to make an exception? Did this master and disciple pair really not take him seriously, or…were they a little confused about their own position?
"Hehe, since Lord Huang has spoken, I will do my best.”
Wei Zhongxian directly ignored the Minister of Revenue, who had a fawning expression on his face. Instead, he smiled at Huang Jing and spoke.
Huang Jing was stunned after hearing Wei Zhongxian's words. He didn't think that this eunuch who had invaded the court…would be so easy to talk to.
When he saw Wei Zhongxian pick up the accounts of the Ministry of Revenue and push the dazzling 200,000 silver notes to the side, Huang Jing understood what Wei Zhongxian meant.
"Eunuch Wei, I'll have to trouble you with the accounts. It's my fault for being ignorant. I'll send a big gift to you later.”
As expected, the older the ginger, the spicier it was. Huang Jing, this old fellow had occupied the position of the pavilion elder all these years. His hands were probably flowing with oil.
Hmph, if he didn't scam this kind of person, who else would he scam?
"Haha, Lord Huang must be joking. I'll take this project back first. If I can help…I'll definitely do my best!”
Wei Zhongxian casually crumpled the accounts in his hands and emphasized the word 'try my best.'
"Thank you, Lord Wei!"
Huang Jing cupped his fists and the Minister of Revenue bowed respectfully to Wei Zhongxian.
"Hahaha…"
"Lord Huang is too polite. Zhongxian still has something to do.”
After Wei Zhongxian left, Huang Jing frowned.
The Minister of Revenue held the 200,000 silver notes in his hands and didn't know what to do.
"Teacher, this eunuch is too arrogant. With teacher's status and reputation in the court, he actually dares to be so disrespectful!”
Huang Jing put his middle finger in the middle and made a silent gesture. He looked at his beloved disciple with a reproachful gaze.
"It's just right. Don't underestimate this person and don't talk about him without permission. We underestimated Wei Zhongxian.”
Huang Jingquan had invaded the court for many years. He had sharp eyes when it came to judging people.
"Teacher, this person is just a eunuch. Is he really that terrifying?”
"Hmph, since ancient times, how many eunuchs have caused chaos in the government?”
Huang Jing suddenly said sternly. He didn't want his beloved disciple to offend this Great Eunuch.
Seeing that his teacher was angry, he immediately bowed and accepted the lecture.
"Prepare a generous gift and personally deliver it to the Wei Manor tonight.”
"I was wrong. I will go tonight!”
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