emperor cold concubine

Chapter 132 Six Books ([-])

"Think twice?" Cang Hao raised the corners of his lips lazily, with a cold smile, "Did Yixiu never tell you that you never need to think twice about the things I decide?"

Never expecting to get such an answer, Fang Zhizhou was speechless immediately, took a deep breath, and then said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, if the emperor is young today, he can be appointed as the regent king or the regent minister to assist the government. It is not in accordance with the rules to appoint the regent king at the time when the emperor has passed the weak crown. What's more, women have not been allowed to participate in politics since ancient times. Your majesty's approach is very inappropriate."

After finishing speaking, he lowered his eyes slightly, fixed his eyes on the lowermost jade steps not far ahead, and maintained a respectful posture, while the other five kowtowed in unison: "I implore the emperor to take back his order!"

Seeing this, Cang Hao's thin lips curled slightly, "If there are any other things that are wrong, you might as well tell them one by one. I just returned to the palace, and I happen to be free today, so it's okay to hear everyone's opinions."

Nan Feng, who was standing by the side, sighed slightly in his heart, Yixiu has carefully cultivated these few life-or-death things for many years, and before he has done a few serious things, he can't wait to challenge Shengwei in front of his master. have unacceptable consequences.

The few people couldn't figure out the meaning of the emperor's words, but their hearts trembled suddenly, but since they had come, even if they were impulsive, they had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue.

"Reporting to the emperor, the imperial decree confers Xie Changting as prime minister. The ministers are puzzled. I don't know what his background is, and what ability does he have to be the prime minister, ranking first among all officials?"

Cang Hao squinted his eyes, and said playfully: "Wait, are you questioning my ability to recognize people? Or do you need an explanation from me?"

"I dare not wait."

Cang Hao said: "Then, do you think there is someone more suitable for the post of prime minister?"

"This..." Several people hesitated for a moment, and the youngest Minister of the Ministry of War Feng Yuan said: "The ministers think that Lord Yixiu is competent."

Nan Feng was startled, turned his head to look at his master, but saw Cang Hao slowly showing a cold smile on the corner of his mouth: "Yixiu, it's really good, I haven't been in the palace for 11 years, but I know he thinks very much of you He was trained and taught carefully since he was a child. I trust him, so I directly appointed you to be the Minister. Unexpectedly, when I saw him today, I was a little disappointed. Your words, I am not afraid to arouse my suspicion. He pushed to the cusp of the wind and waves, causing a murderous disaster?"

Everyone was shocked, but they tried their best to keep calm, and said in unison: "The emperor is wise, and I have no intention of forming a party."

Cang Hao was noncommittal, and said indifferently: "Since the imperial decree has been issued, no matter whether you accept it or not, the position of Prime Minister Xie Changting is already certain. As a subject, it is taboo to call your superiors by their first names. Is this also the rule Yixiu taught you?"

The few people were speechless for a moment, and felt an oppressive pressure lingering around them, forcing the hearts of the six people to tremble. Cang Hao said again: "Are there any other questions?"

When they met for the first time, they couldn't figure out what the new emperor was thinking, so the six of them couldn't help being silent. The main purpose of their coming here today is to entrust the Queen, the post of prime minister is second, and the others have not been thought about yet.

Cang Hao stood up, and slowly walked down the nine-layered jade steps with his hands behind his back, looking indifferently at the six outstanding men whom he met for the first time in front of him, his indifferent voice was elegant and unparalleled, but every word he said sent chills down the spine, "I just gave you I have spent an hour with you, but you have wasted the opportunity, you only asked two of the six questions, and you still owe me four questions, why don't you exchange forty sticks?"

The six people's backs shivered, and their faces changed slightly, but Cang Hao continued as if he hadn't seen it, and continued: "After resting for a whole day and night, I feel full of energy, and Yixiu must be the same, Nanfeng, call Yixiu and Ziyu over. "

Being in the Jiuhua Palace, with the honor of the Ninth Five-Year Plan, Cang Hao did not use the emperor’s special "Xuan Zhao", but just a faint "call", as if he was not treating the courtiers, but the children whose parents had made mistakes. However, the tone of voice made Nan Feng shiver.

Seeing that the six people were silent for a moment, Cang Hao raised his picturesque eyebrows slightly, and said leisurely: "Don't be nervous, I won't punish you for the time being. Although I haven't seen it with my own eyes these years, I know what Yixiu taught. You spare no effort, and it is not an exaggeration for you to obey him as a master. Since you are a teacher, and your disciples have made mistakes, and you have to be punished, it is only natural that Yixiu takes the blame first. My reasoning is that simple. Now that you are here, let’s talk about it. Shangshu, what are your responsibilities? Let’s start with the Ministry of Officials, let’s talk about it.”

Hubu Gong raised his head and said fearlessly: "Your Majesty, the ministers are guilty, and they are willing to bear it all. It has nothing to do with Mr. Yixiu. He has no knowledge of what happened today. Please be aware of it."

Cang Hao turned his head to look at him, and smiled faintly: "What I said is very clear, does Gongqing want to reason with me?"

Facing those deep smiling phoenix eyes, Gong Yang, the only martial artist among the six, suddenly felt a piercing chill in his heart, and subconsciously avoided the unreasonably fearful sight, lowered his head slightly, He said in a low voice, "I dare not."

Cang Hao looked at Fang Zhizhou from the Ministry of Officials and said nothing.

Knowing the meaning of his silence, Fang Zhizhou said: "My Majesty, the Ministry of Officials is responsible for the appointment, removal, examination, promotion, transfer, and honor of civil servants across the country, and directly obeys His Majesty."

"Oh?" Cang Hao raised his eyebrows, "Then tell me, what do you plan to do in the eight months before the end of the year?"

Fang Zhizhou replied calmly: "Going back to the emperor, the court has now undergone a change of blood. Except for the most important officials, there are still many vacant positions that have not been filled. I suggest that a national examination be held after one month. Regardless of birth, nobles Anyone with insight from poor families can sign up to take the exam, recruit talents from them, and inject new life into the imperial court."

"Fang Zhizhou," Cang Hao said, "your grandfather was Fang Yu, who served as the official secretary of Emperor Yudi, and was used by Emperor Yudi for more than 20 years. Although it is not a noble clan, it can be regarded as a veritable family of officials and eunuchs, what do you think in the bottom of your heart if you let the children of the humble family enter the court as officials?"

Fang Zhizhou seemed to have thought about this question for a long time. Hearing the question from the Son of Heaven at this time, he was not afraid, and said calmly: "Back to the emperor, nobles and poor families are all His Majesty's subjects, but they come from different backgrounds. Among the nobles, there are many mediocre people. , There are also talented people from poor families. Because of the good education they received since childhood, the noble children have a broad vision, but there are also some pampered and spoiled people who do nothing. The poor family often develop a strong character due to the difficult environment of their birth, but their vision is narrow. There are also those who can’t help but be seduced, officials are selected based on knowledge, cultivation, ability, and conduct, and have nothing to do with family background.”

Cang Hao smiled slightly, and seemed somewhat satisfied with his answer, so he didn't ask any more questions.Turning his gaze, he looked at the 21-year-old Minister of the Ministry of War, and said with a smile: "Feng Qing, can't you kneel anymore?"

Feng Yuan was startled, tried his best to stabilize his body, endured the sharp pain in his knees, bowed his head and said: "I am guilty."

It is disrespectful to be rude before driving.

Cang Hao didn't take it seriously, and said lightly: "What is the duty of the Ministry of War?"

Feng Yuan bowed his head and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, the Ministry of War is responsible for conscription, the dispatch of food and grass for soldiers and horses across the country, and the training and selection of military officers."

"Cangzhou now has a hundred thousand soldiers stationed in Fengwang, and Mianzhou also has a hundred thousand soldiers who are fighting with South Vietnam. Regardless of the outcome, where are the food and grass for these two groups of soldiers?"

Although Feng Yuan is young, he is not stupid. Although he has just been promoted for a day, because Li Youran, the former minister of the Ministry of War, has said more than once that due to the emptiness of the national treasury, the Han family is responsible for the supply of food and grass for the Fengwang army in Cangzhou, so there is no need for them to worry about it. .As for the general who commanded 80 troops in Mianzhou, because he belonged to the second prince, the former empress had always regarded them as a thorn in her side, wishing that they would be happy when they died, how could they give them half a tael of silver? Also because of the close relationship with the Dragon and Phoenix Gang, the illegal business in the Jianghu made a lot of money, and a million [-] taels of silver was not a big deal, and sometimes relying on the three princes of South Vietnam to secretly rescue some, it was not too hard to maintain a hundred thousand soldiers and horses.

However, this time is different from the past, the empress and concubine Han Gui have both passed away, the second prince is in prison, and King Feng will return to the imperial capital in a few days. At that time, the ownership of the 20 troops from the two places will definitely change.When the army stayed at the border for a day, food and grass matters were urgently needed. The Ministry of War was under great pressure, because the treasury did not have enough money to buy food, grass, equipment, and even pay the soldiers.

The Household Department is in charge of money and food, Feng Yuanruo only said: "The Household Department draws out the money, and the minister can immediately prepare the grain and grass to transfer to the two places."

However, he didn't dare, knowing that the Ministry of Household Affairs had no money, so once he said that, he was shirking responsibility, and whether the emperor punished him or not was the second priority, and he was sorry for Yixiu's careful cultivation.

Although young, he learned to take responsibility early on.

Trying his best to ignore the discomfort of his legs, Feng Yuan said in a respectful voice: "Back to the emperor, I am incompetent, so I am willing to accept the holy order."

Cang Hao didn't say what kind of holy order he wanted, but turned his head to look at the silent Gong Yang, "Mr. Gong, is there a solution?"

The inexplicable chill in Gong Yang's heart just now has not completely subsided. At this time, Wen Canghao asked again, bowing his head and said: "Returning to the emperor, taxation is the fundamental source of income for the national treasury, but when there is a war, the people will inevitably suffer. If taxes are increased again, I'm afraid their life will be even more difficult. As a king and a minister, you should put people's livelihood first."

Cang Hao raised his eyes and smiled: "It makes sense, but is the answer irrelevant?"

Even though there was a smile in the words, it didn't sound unpleasant, but Gong Yang was still shocked, and after a little silence, he bowed his head and said: "I am guilty."

What the emperor asked was the plan, not the way to be a king and a minister.

I don't know if it's the unique sensitivity of martial arts practitioners, the more Cang Hao smiles lazily and harmlessly, the more Gong Yang feels frightened and trembling, feeling a chill creeping up his back.

"The night before last, Mo Li destroyed several official residences, and how much money the imperial guards confiscated. You might as well ask Ziyu later."

Gong Yang was shocked again, and at the same time suddenly realized that Murong Ting has been in power for more than ten years. Once he is destroyed, his family will definitely be rich. Many officials who cling to Murong's family are all greedy. annual tax.

In a word, the problem of the two of them was solved at the same time, but Gong Yang felt even colder in his heart. Although the bloodbath of many mansions in the imperial city was done by Mo Li, it was ordered by the emperor, and could be wiped out in the blink of an eye. It took over the power accumulated by the Queen and Murong's family for more than ten years, and killed them all with a smile.Even if there are Ziyu and Yixiu working in the palace, however, who can match the emperor's methods and strategies throughout history?
Kowtowing deeply, Gong Yang restrained the almost uncontrollable trembling in his voice, and said respectfully: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your suggestion."

(End of this chapter)