In Yongning Palace.
The Empress Dowager's soul-stirring eyes were filled with a murderous aura.
"Mr. Zhao, please explain what happened.”
Apparently, the empress dowager had received news that Qian Haitao's house had been raided.
"I heard that someone reported it!"
"After that, the Embroidered Uniform Guards went straight to the house and plundered it. Qian Haitao was also captured.”
"The worst thing is that those Embroidered Uniform Guards found a lot of stolen money and evidence in the mansion!”
"Among them, there is a lot of evidence from the past."
Zhao Wujin's expression was ugly.
"You can't do anything, but you can ruin everything!"
"Just abandon this chess piece!”
The empress dowager's voice was cold.
Now, the evidence was conclusive.
Even if she wanted to use her energy to save Qian Haitao, it was too late!
Fortunately, his 'deal' with Qian Haitao had always been extremely secretive.
There was no evidence left behind.
Otherwise, it would bring a lot of trouble!
"Only the dead can keep secrets.”
"In order to ensure that nothing goes wrong, Mr. Zhao, you should go to the prison yourself.”
"Let Qian Haitao commit suicide to avoid being tortured and saying things he shouldn't have said.”
The empress dowager ordered coldly.
"Yes, Empress Dowager."
"This subordinate will do it now!"
Zhao Wuji immediately left in a hurry.
Not long after.
News spread that the Minister of Revenue committed suicide in prison!
……
"You're quite fast."
Lu Qingge was not surprised when she heard about this.
He had never intended to torture them.
It was meaningless to drag the Empress Dowager into this.
The purpose of his raid this time was only to attack the Empress Dowager's power.
At the same time, he would nurture his trusted aides and place them in!
The next day, morning court.
Lu Qingge had arrived at the Political Announcement Hall early in the morning.
At this moment, all the officials had gathered. However, many of them had solemn expressions on their faces, and no one knew what they were thinking.
Even the Empress Dowager had appeared behind the beaded curtain!
Lu Qingge laughed in her heart.
This arrogant woman probably didn't sleep well last night, right?
It seemed that many officials could feel the Empress Dowager's cold aura.
Many people did not dare to speak.
In the end, Lu Qingge was the first to break the silence.
"I really didn't expect Qian Haitao to steal from himself and take bribes!”
"You even dare to take the property for disaster relief!”
"He's simply not worthy of death!"
"Fortunately, someone reported it in time. Otherwise, if this parasite had stayed in the court, there would have been endless trouble!”
Lu Qingge had a pained expression on her face.
"Your Majesty is perceptive!"
"Fortunately, Your Majesty investigated this person in time. Otherwise, the disaster would have gotten worse!”
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Some ministers took the opportunity to flatter him.
Behind the beaded curtain, the Empress Dowager's eyes flickered slightly.
She carefully observed Lu Qingge's expression, as if she was trying to find some clues.
"Who reported it?"
"Could it be the two assistant ministers of the Ministry of Revenue?”
The empress dowager frowned slightly.
Although she secretly controlled most of the power in the imperial court.
But that didn't mean she didn't have political enemies!
For example, the Ministry of War, which represented the Imperial Family!
Many of the high-ranking officials and generals were not on good terms with the Empress Dowager.
Or some people with ulterior motives.
He was definitely not her confidant.
For example, the Prime Minister…
The two assistant ministers of the Ministry of Revenue were clearly not from the Empress Dowager's camp.
Moreover, with the position of Minister of Revenue vacant, these two people were undoubtedly the most advantageous competitors!
Therefore, from the direct beneficiary, the empress dowager first thought of these two people.
However, it was hard to guess who it was.
One of the Vice Ministers of the Ministry of Revenue seemed to be close to the Prime Minister.
And the other assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue was clearly on good terms with the Bureau of Military Personnel!
The Empress Dowager would never have imagined that this puppet emperor had the ability to predict the future!
The person who reported it was Lu Qingge herself, alright?
"Hmph, no matter who it is, neither of these two can even think about getting a share of the position of Minister of Revenue!”
It was obvious that the Empress Dowager intended to push her trusted aide to this position.
Under her hint.
Very soon, the Minister of Official Personnel Affairs stepped forward and suggested,
"Your Majesty, now that the position of Minister of Revenue is vacant, it's best to find a capable person to take over as soon as possible.”
"At the same time, I'll take charge of the disaster relief. After all, the disaster can't be delayed!”
Prime Minister Li Wenhua echoed,"I also agree with this proposal.”
Many ministers began to agree.
"Yes, that's true. Do you have any suitable candidates in mind?”
Lu Qingge pretended to ask.
Deep in his eyes, there was a thought-provoking smile.
He knew very well that these people from different camps would definitely quarrel over the position of minister!
As expected.
Following that, many ministers began to suggest.
The Prime Minister recommended the left assistant minister.
The Ministry of War elected the right assistant minister!
As for the Empress Dowager's camp, they planned to let the Minister of Personnel Affairs temporarily take over this position!
The three sides each held their own words, and they argued.
"Silence!"
Lu Qingge felt that it was about time, so she raised her hand to signal for everyone to stop discussing.
"The position of Minister of Revenue can be delayed.”
"Disaster relief must not be neglected!”
"I heard that at the frontline of this disaster relief, there is a warehouse manager called Yue Qingsong.”
"He did it himself and won the praise of the people!”
"And his actions quickly stabilized the disaster.”
"You have to know that he was still able to do this when the disaster relief funds were embezzled and completely insufficient.”
"It's definitely rare!"
"This person is definitely a talent!”
Lu Qingge's words undoubtedly caused quite a commotion!
Many of the ministers clearly did not expect that this 'ordinary' new emperor would actually be so concerned about disaster relief.
He even remembered the names of the officials at the front line?
It must be known that even the ministers of other departments might not remember this little manager!
"I plan to let him be fully responsible for this disaster relief. Does anyone have any objections?”
Lu Qingge glanced at the officials.
"Your Majesty, Yue Qingsong has indeed contributed to the disaster relief.”
"But he is still inexperienced. Isn't it inappropriate for him to preside over such a major event alone?”
The Left Assistant Minister of the Ministry of Revenue couldn't help but speak.
He was a strong contender for the position of Minister of Revenue. Naturally, he was unwilling to let others take all the credit!
Lu Qingge's gaze was like lightning as he looked straight at the other party. His tone suddenly turned cold.
"What? Could it be that you think you can do better than Yue Qingsong?”
"Where were you when he went to the front line?”
"Why didn't I see you in the disaster relief?”
"Now that Yue Qingsong has stabilized the disaster, you jumped out quite quickly.”
The Left Assistant Minister of Revenue's expression changed and he said in fear,"
"I don't dare!"
He could clearly hear that the new Emperor was mocking him for wanting to snatch the credit!
When he thought of this, he could not help but break out in cold sweat.
He had not forgotten that the Minister of Revenue's house had been raided not long ago and that he had died in prison. The incident was still fresh in his mind!
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